Leigh Bodden: New England Patriots May Have Another Pro Bowl CB

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Published: August 29, 2009

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... to resurrect his career: New England.

Bodden is by no means a small defensive back, standing at 6'1" and 195-pounds. He has the ideal size for a conerback in the NFL.

After playing college football in Duquesne, where he was an All-American as a junior and finished with 28 career interceptions, Bodden was passed up by every NFL team during the 2003 draft.

Bodden's phone rang shortly after the draft, and it was the Cleveland Browns on the other end offering him a undrafted rookie free agent contract.

Bodden accepted.

He made the Browns' roster based on his excellent special teams play and his ability to play slot receivers as a nickel cornerback.

In 2003, Bodden played in 13 of the Browns' games, recording one interception.

His special teams play progressed in 2004, leading the Browns in special teams tackles with 18, but in Week 8 he sustained a biceps injury that kept him out for the rest of the season.

Once recovered from h...

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